Canopy-support for beds.



No. 739,352. PATENTED SEPT. 22, 1908 H. G. SGHUBTTE.

CANOPY SUPPORT FOR BEDS.

APPLIUATION FILED DBO. s, 1902-.

N0 MODEL.

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PATENT OFFICE.

CANOPY-SUPPORT- FOR BEDS.

vSIIEZECIZFICATION formingpart of Letters Patent No. 739,352, dated September 22, 1903. i Application filed Diecem'ber, 19042. Serial No. l33,689. (No model.)

To all whom t may concern:V .Y

Be itv known that I, HERMAN GEORGE SCHUETTE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Manitowoc, in the county of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, have invented certainnew and useful Improvements in Can--u opy-Supports for Beds, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in metal beds of that class in which vertical hollow corner-posts are used; and the object of my improvements is to provide extensible means on such corner-posts'ou which may be supported a mosquito-canopy, curtains, or other draperies to excludedrafts of air and which will afford a convenient place to hang the pillow shams or covers which are commonly used.

In carrying out my invention I have provided an attachment for the common iron or brass corner-posts which is adapted to slide within the post and to beextended therefrom vertically to a predetermined height and which when in its normal position within the post does not alter theappearance of the latter in the least. e

The details of myinvention are fully7 illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which to which is applied the extensible rod forming a part of my invention. Fig. 3 is a crosssection through the post and rod, showing their relative positions when the rod is being drawn out of the post; and Fig. et is a view similar to Fig. 3, but showing the rod in its extended position and at rest.

Referring to the figures of the drawings, A represents the usual hollow vertical metal bedposts at each corner of the bed. .I ust below the upper edge of each post is fixed a ring a', at one point in which is cut a square notch a2, that opensinto or extends from the bore of the ring. Near the lower end of the post a pin aB is fixed in suitablel holes in opposite sides of the post, thus extending across the bore of the post fora purpose to be here# inafterstated. Arranged Within the post is a tube (a solid rod may be used, if desired) b, to the upper end of which is attached in any suitable manner the knob b', which is ofv the usual construction. p To the lower end of the tube is secured a circular plate b2, the diameter of which is slightly less than that of the bore of the post, so that it may freely slide within the latter, but without appreciable lateral movement or play. At a point a short distance above the plate b2 is alug b3, which extends at right angles from the tube. The diameter of this lug is slightly less than the diameter of the notch 0,2, so that when it K is brought to register with said notch and the tube lifted the lug will pass through the latter. It will be noted that the cross-diameter of the tube is such that it may slide easily through the opening in the center of the ring and that the latter, together with the plate b2, will guide and maintain the tube in its vertical relation to the post, whether it be in its extensible position or in its normal position. It will also be apparent that when the lug b3 has been'drawn through the notch afzand the tube given a slight turn the lug will be brought over the plate or ring o', and thus the tube will beprevented from dropping'bygravity back into the post and will therefore be held in its extended position.

' To the lower portion of the knob is secured a collar b4, in which an annular groove isprovided to receive a cast ring c', in which is fixed the end of the cross-rod C, which connects the two posts of the head and footof the bed, re-

spectively. When the knob is lifted up, the collar b4 will be drawn up with it, and also the ring c', which is carried on the collar and the cross-rod C, the end of which is iixed in the ring. By grasping therod at or neara point half-way between two opposed posts I may lift two tubes simultaneously, and as the lugs on the tubes are brought in registry with the notches in the rings a the tubes are partially rotated, as heretofore described.

It will be apparent that the elevation of the tubes alone will furnisha suitable support for a mosquito-canopy, and inv some cases I may therefore dispense with raising the crossbar.

The cross-bar at the head of the bed is especially convenient for holding the pillow IOO shams when it is raised out of the way and the said covers are not in use, and it may be exclusively used for that purpose.

While I have shown the use of the cross-bar that is now commonly employed in metal beds, I may employ a supplemental cross-bar especially adapted to the uses stated.

It will be noted that the joint between the knob and the post is entirely concealed when the tube is Within the post by the skirt or lower portion of the knob, so that to all external appearances the bedpost is of the ordinary character, thus relieving it of the objections inherent in a construction for a similar purpose in which the extensible rod is on the outside of the post.

I have shown but one lug in the side of the tube; but it is manifest that several such lugs may be xed at different heights in the tube, and thus provide foradj usting the tubes at diierent elevations relative to the posts. The pin a3 limits the downward movement of the tube.

I am aware that extensible rods have been applied to bedposts as a means of supporting mosquito-canopies, and I do not broadly claim such devices; but

What I claim as new, and desire to obtain by Letters Patent, is V l. In combination with a hollow bedpost having a notched collar in its upper end, a tube adapted to slide within the post and to be rotated therein, said tube carrying aknoh at its upper end, and provided with a lug near its lower end, said lug adapted to pass through the notch in said collar, and to rest on the upper side of the collar when the tube is partially rotated, substantially as set forth.

2. In combination with two oppositely-arranged hollow bedposts,each havinganotched collar in its upper end, tubes slidably and rotatably mounted in said posts, said tubes having lugs thereon, said lugs adapted to pass through the notches in said ring, a knob secured to the upper end of each of said tubes and having a portion loosely encircling the post, a collar loosely mounted on said portion of the knob, and a cross-rod having its ends secured in the said collars ofthe opposed posts, substantially as set forth.

3. As a means for supporting a mosquitocanopy or the like, in combination with a hollow bedpost, a notched ring secured within the post near its upper end, and a stop secured in the lower portion of the post, atube slidably and rotatably mounted in said post, and passing through said ring, said tube having lugs extending radially from its side, said lugs adapted to pass through the' notches in said ring, and also having a guide-plate sccured to its lower end, and a knob secured to its upper end, all substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof.'` I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

HERMAN GEORGE SCHUETTE.

Witnesses HENRY DETJEN, OTTo ALTER. 

